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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.39, 1,435.71 and 598.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.39, 1,435.71 and 598.26 is: 825.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.39 : 1,435.71 = 598.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.39/1,435.71 = 598.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.39x = 1,435.71 × 598.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.39x = 858,927.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,927.86/1,040.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.58

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